At a fruit stall, there were 731 kiwis and apples at first.
25 of the kiwis and
16 of the apples were sold. In the end, there were same number of kiwis and apples. How many less apples than kiwis were sold?
| |
Kiwis |
Apples |
| Before |
5x5 =
25 u |
6x3 =
18 u |
| Change |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u
|
- 1x3 =
- 3 u
|
| After |
3x5 =
15 u |
5x3 =
15 u |
Comparing kiwis
and apples in the end |
1x15 =
15 u |
1x15 =
15 u |
The number of kiwis and apples in the end is the same. Make the number of kiwis and apples in the end the same. LCM of 3, 5 and 1 is 15.
Number of kiwis and apples in the end
= 25 u + 18 u
= 43 u
43 u = 731
1 u = 731 ÷ 43 = 17
Number of less apples than kiwis were sold
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 17
= 119
Answer(s): 119
